The late Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (IZ) at the 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Listen to this message straight from the heart of Braddah IZ.

Lehua Cosma (middle) is this year’s winner of the Tiny Malaikini Mea Kokua Award. She stands with Lynette Malaikini, widow of “Tiny” Malaikini, and Sorelle Malaikini, his granddaughter. The award is given annually to a Hana resident who has worked selflessly for the people of Hana.
For more see the Maui News article: 2008 Winner of [...]

My Uncle Boy, I miss you and your aloha that you shared so generously with me. I know where you are now the Lau Lau’s are no ka oi, but save Pani and me some because we’ll be hungry when we arrive.

Uncle Boy multitasking in March 2002 on my most recent trip to visit with [...]

Peter Moon and friend play Hula `O Makee. The soothing sound will set you in the Hana frame of mind in an instant. Enjoy.
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If you haven’t had a Hawaiian Lau Lau yet then you’ve got to follow this recipe and make some on your own, or if you’re planning a visit to Hawai’i be sure to eat somewhere that offers them. They’re delicious and oh so ono and Hawaiian.
Lau Lau Recipe for Four Servings

“Salt butterfish, pork [...]

While I was surfing through a recipe site that is basically a social network of foodies I came across a group for local kine grinds lovers. Check it out here: Local Kine Grinds. If you’re into lau lau, poi, opi’i, and all the other traditional Hawaiian food please join the group and help bring those [...]

Born and raised in Hana Maui, Pekelo’s Hawaiian slack key music is perfect for getting the flavor of the laid back Hana mood.
There was a nice article about Pekelo recently in the Maui News, ‘Hana artist rooted in right spot’.

Learn more about Pekelo, the Hawaiian music awards he’s won, listen to some of his songs, [...]